In a bankruptcy proceeding, money collected through insurance, arbitration, mediation, settlement or a lawsuit to pay for exempt property that's no longer exemp... (more...)

In a bankruptcy proceeding, money collected through insurance, arbitration, mediation, settlement or a lawsuit to pay for exempt property that's no longer exemptible because it has been damaged or destroyed.

FORBEARANCE

Voluntarily refraining from doing something, such as asserting a legal right. For example, a creditor may forbear on its right to collect a debt by temporarily ... (more...)

Voluntarily refraining from doing something, such as asserting a legal right. For example, a creditor may forbear on its right to collect a debt by temporarily postponing or reducing the borrower's payments.

CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY

The most familiar type of bankruptcy, in which many or all of your debts are wiped out completely in exchange for giving up your nonexempt property. Chapter 7 b... (more...)

The most familiar type of bankruptcy, in which many or all of your debts are wiped out completely in exchange for giving up your nonexempt property. Chapter 7 bankruptcy takes from three to six months, costs about $200, and commonly requires only one trip to the courthouse.

MEANS TEST

A formula that uses predefined income and expense categories to determine whether a debtor whose current monthly income is higher than the median family income ... (more...)

A formula that uses predefined income and expense categories to determine whether a debtor whose current monthly income is higher than the median family income for his or her state should be allowed to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

UNSECURED DEBT

A debt that is not tied to any item of property. A creditor doesn't have the right to grab property to satisfy the debt if you default. The creditor's only reme... (more...)

A debt that is not tied to any item of property. A creditor doesn't have the right to grab property to satisfy the debt if you default. The creditor's only remedy is to sue you and get a judgment. Compare secured debt.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Anderson v. Nextel Partners, Inc.

... The district court, granted Nextel's motion, holding the agreement signed by Anderson is not subject to the ICCC because it neither resulted in an extension of credit, nor created a debt payable in installments. Anderson has appealed. II. Scope of Review. ...

In re Marriage of Hazen

... The parties had the mortgage on their home, debt on their vehicles, and substantial credit card debt. ... We also modify to require Timothy to be responsible for $8000 of the US Bank credit card debt and Jeanne to be responsible for $1564 of the debt. ...

JOHN DEERE COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION v. Miller

... This case is a garnishment action, in which John Deere Community Credit Union, now known as Veridian Credit Union (Veridian) sought to garnish ... but the proceeds of the sale of a homestead; there is no evidence a homestead descended to Miller; and the debt at issue in the ...

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